Semecarpus brachystachys
Merr. & Perry
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Description
A tree. It grows 5-25 m tall. The trunk can be 8-47 cm across. The bark is grey or light brown and flaky. The leaves are spaced apart and in spirals. They are oval and 15-55 cm long by 12-18 cm wide. The flowers are greenish white. The flowers are in groups 32 cm long at the ends of branches.
Traditional Uses
The sap can seriously irritate the skin.
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Known Hazards
The sap can seriously irritate the skin.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It was collected from Makira Province and San Cristobal, Solomon Islands.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, SE Asia, Solomon Islands,
Notes
Specimen in Harvard herbarium. Collected on San Cristobal Island Makira by Brass.
Also Known As
Sovekam
References (3)
- French, B.R., 2010, Food Plants of Solomon Islands. A Compendium. Food Plants International Inc. p 384 (As Semecarpus brachystachya)
- Merr. & Perry, L. M., 1941, J. Arnold Arbor. 22: 540
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
